Blanchard
FOOD & DRINK
Target Changing Checkout Rules at All Louisiana Locations
There are some things about automation I've become very fond of. I know most people reading this won't remember this, but I remember when we started pumping our own gas. It was revolutionary. No more having to run carbon-copy imprints of your gas station credit card. Something else I prefer...
What's so great about Buc-ee's? Fans love the food, gas pumps, mascot, sparkling bathrooms
Buc-ee’s gas station/travel centers – many as big as a football field and all with bathrooms maybe cleaner than yours at home – are popping up across America in an ambitious expansion that started in Texas, surged across the southeast, and is now turning northward. Aside from...
Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Shreveport by diners
(STACKER) – Whether you’ve waited in line for soft-shell crabs in the Chesapeake Bay or savored sushi in New York City, you know there’s something special about finding the right spot to enjoy seafood. From ceviche to grilled salmon and towers of shellfish, the top-rated seafood restaurants in the United States serve up mouthwatering dishes across diverse cuisines like Japanese, Latin American, and Mediterranean to suit every palate.
Celebrate July 4th by commemorating Toby Keith at Louisiana Downs
If you believe that you “Should’ve Been A Cowboy,” you can put on some cowboy boots and bring your family for a day of fun at Louisiana Downs. Louisiana Downs Racetrack and Casino, located at 8000 East Texas St at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Interstate 220 in Bossier City, will honor the life and legacy of late country music artist Toby Keith on July 4.
Shreveport native, world-renowned cellist releases fourth album, 'homage' to formative years
Cellist John-Henry Crawford released his fourth album, "Dvořák & Tchaikovsky," Friday on Orchid Classics. "This album and the repertoire chosen is an homage to my formative years as a cellist," Crawford said in a news release. He added that the first time he heard Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations at...
Remembering a Shreveport Jazz Legend Behind Iconic Hits
Leon "Ndugu" Chancler was a jazz drummer who was most popularly known for his work on Michael Jackson's Billie Jean as well as being the co-writer of Let it Whip by the Dazz Band. Ndugu was born on this day, July 1st, in 1952 here in Shreveport, Louisiana. Ndugu's family would move from Shreveport to Los Angeles when he was 8 and it was there in LA, he would find himself in music, with his drumming career starting at 12 years old.
Bossier City Council approves selling high-content alcohol on Sundays
BOSSIER CITY, La. - The Bossier City Council voted to allow liquor and grocery stores to sell high-content alcohol on Sundays. Liquor and grocery stores were allowed to sell low-content alcohol on Sundays, but councilman Brian Hammons said the city was still losing a lot of tax dollars. "Basically keeping...
Central Louisiana Artist Elizabeth P. Morgan Shares Love of Art
“I paint and draw stuff.” It’s quite an understatement, but that’s how Central Louisiana artist Elizabeth P. Morgan describes her growing and successful art career. She has come a long way since her grandfather gave her a set of watercolors when she was 12 years old. Now, the Shreveport native belongs to some of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious national art societies, such as the Salmagundi Club in New York, and her paintings have been included in prestigious juried art shows and featured in top national art publications.
Award-winning Louisiana artist designs 2024 ‘I Voted’ sticker
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A Shreveport artist has designed the new “I Voted” sticker for this year’s election. Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry will show the commissioned design at 9 a.m. Monday, July 8 at the Old Governor’s Mansion. William Joyce, the artist and Academy Award winner, will be at the unveiling.
Pepito Munoz goes to Superior Grill Lafayette, 'still involved' in Pepito XO Shreveport
Acadiana Advocate business editor Adam Daigle has been through the new Superior Grill in Lafayette and confirmed that "it is fabulous. Everything has a story behind it," he said, "And it just looks great." The stories center on Morocco and Turkey, Austin and Alexandria. One section of glass in the restaurant came from a Frank Lloyd Wright project.
New art exhibit to feature Academy Award-winning artists William Joyce, Todman and more
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Artspace announced its next exhibit, featuring a behind-the-scenes look into famous artists such as Emily Ezell, Yuina Todman, Ibrahim Fashho, and filmmaker and Academy Award-winning artist William Joyce. Artspace states that the ‘The Process‘ exhibit will offer a look at the methods behind their creative masterpieces and...
This & That…Monday, July 1, 2024
The York Chop will be closed for vacation July 2-6. They will reopen Tuesday, July 9. Northwestern State University will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. Offices will resume normal hours on Monday, July 8. The university’ Alexandria, Leesville, and Shreveport campuses will observe the same holiday/closure schedule.
Bodcau, Woodworth Shooting Ranges holiday closures
The Woodworth Shooting Range will be closed July 4-5, and the Bodcau Shooting Range will be closed on July 5 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. The Woodworth Shooting Range is located at 661 Robinson Bridge Road in Woodworth....
Local Chick-fil-A Franchisee Celebrates 30 Years in Bossier
John Roden started his career with Chick-fil-A at the Pierre Bossier Mall location in 1982 as a team member. In 1994, John became the operator of that same location. In 2003, he opened the Youree Drive location and then left Youree Drive to open the Bossier City location on Beene Boulevard in 2007, where he has been serving since.
The Mellow Sound of Shreveport’s Willie Jones
Not everyone can say they have a song with Beyoncé. In Beyoncé’s latest album “Cowboy Carter,” this Shreveport country singer put his talents under a global spotlight with a feature on the song “Just for Fun.” The song with Queen Bey took off and landed him a debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. As a genre-bending artist, he mixes country with hip-hop influences and pays homage to his upbringing through his music. With his versatility, he creates head-bobbing soundtracks for line dancing, tailgating, crawfish boils and reminiscent rides down old dirt roads. He also sings heart-warming slow love songs like Josh Turner’s “Your Man.”
Louisiana’s Farmers’ Markets: A Summer Bounty of Fresh Flavors & Community Connection
Teeming with the freshest locally grown goods you can get your hands on, farmers’ markets all the way from New Orleans to Shreveport allow you to meet the hardworking growers of your favorite fruits and vegetables, learn more about what you’re buying and its journey from farm to you, and, of course, snag a sack full of your favorite produce ready to devour. The Bayou State’s hot and humid summer climate makes it a haven for many types of produce—think juicy peaches, watermelons, and tomatoes—and that’s exactly what you’ll find.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.